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Monday, August 27, 2007

I have decided to start compiling a list of novels that I consider the cream of the crop, including both classic and contemporary authors.

This list is followed by a much shorter list of authors I am supposed to like, and many others love, but I do not. Of course, I am only listing books I have already read, which is why you might spot some gaps, but I hope to come back to this list to update it over time. An author is only represented once: if I love many of their books, I have chosen the one I love the most.

Achebe, Chinua. Things Fall Apart. A gem from the African continent, and one of the best portrayals of the introduction and impact of colonists I have ever read.

Wow, what a fabulous list! I have to admit though that Things Fall Apart and Jane Eyre would be on my 'other people love them but I just liked them' list. :PSomeday I want to read The Tale of Genji. It's just so big!

iliana - The Handmaid's Tale is my favorite book! I was thinking about rereading it this year, but I haven't had a chance yet.

tanabata - I'm curious why you don't like Things Fall Apart? The Tale of Genji is a big book! It took me a very long time to read (it was sort of a summer project a few years back), but I thought it was worth it.

What a fabulous idea to compile a list of the best novels, I can see many of my favorites on there! The next time I am looking for a book of substance, I will make sure to refer to your list, thanks Nyssaneala!

what a fantastic blog alisia! i agree with many of your favorites -and your almost but not quite list too - i just can't get into naipaul and conrad. have you read the secret life of oscar wao? i'm wondering about your take on it. also, i like dreaming in cuban, but have you read any julia alvarez? in the time of the butterflies is one of my all time favorites!